Pouring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pouring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of pour.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pour.
More Meanings
- The act by which something is poured.
- Flowing or falling intensely.
Example Sentences
pouring rain
Liberal pourings of rum and Cokes helped lubricate the festivities.
Steps away from where the Koningsdam docked, we hopped onto another much smaller vessel in the pouring rain, in search of whales and other wildlife.
Word Forms
- pourings
Synonyms for pouring
Depending on context, synonyms include gushing, affusion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gushing, affusion, running, flowing, sinking, pumping.
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